History in making
By Cameron WestonTHE Williamstown Mechanics Institute, one of the most treasured historic buildings in Hobsons Bay, will host its first theatrical production in more...
Doubt
By Cameron WestonREPEATED delays in the proposed merger of two Altona schools has parents believing one school will close and they should enrol their...
It’s lights, camera, action for teens
ASPIRING young Scorceses and Ford-Coppolas living in Hobsons Bay are being given the chance to try their hand at film directing at a new...
Change
By Cameron WestonAFTER more than a decade in charge, Hobsons Bay City councillor Leigh Hardinge is stepping down from the helm of the Altona...
Put your best pedal forward
By Briar SinclairGETTING around town on two wheels is set to be the trendiest thing to do around Hobsons Bay this month.
Ride to Work...
Plastics maker
ALTONA plastics maker Qenos has been named a finalist in the Savewater! Awards, which recognise achievement in water conservation.
Qenos recently replaced equipment and infrastructure...
Festival gets a local angle
By Cameron WestonTHE Williamstown Festival is a chance for Hobsons Bay residents to sample the best of the local arts scene, but for one...
Line-marking work
LINE markings on a Williamstown road will go ahead despite an 11th-hour petition signed by almost 500 residents.
The residents oppose linemarking in Victoria St...
Sweet tale with a message
By Cameron WestonSWEET cakes are hard to refuse at the best of times but imagine a world where they are actually addictive, sought after...
Help families
THE RED Cross is calling for volunteers to assist the families of prisoners at Laverton’s Port Phillip Prison.
In a pilot program, volunteers are being...
Hop in for your chip – and your animals, too
HOBSONS Bay pet owners are invited to the next RSPCA microchipping day in Williamstown.
Cost per pet is $25 and owners are then eligible for...
Musical reward for those who take part
THE Emily Tapp Foundation March for Melanoma on Sunday 4 March at Commonwealth Reserve, Williams-town, will start at 4pm with a warm up.
The race...
